Album Notes

New to the US music scene, solo acoustic singer/songwriter Tracy Rice is fast becoming known for her powerful alto, no-holds-barred lyrics, and passionate delivery. Rice is a consummate entertainer, delighting first-time audiences with a blend of Canadian good humour, husky vocals, and some rock snarl. Her wide-ranging style is most often penned as "pop rock with country influences," but she's been described in various combinations of acoustic, folk, rock, pop, country, americana, and "blue-eyed soul".

As an artist, Tracy's sound has been compared to both Fleetwood Mac and Rosanne Cash, with the crossover appeal of Michelle Branch or Anne McCue. Her upcoming album (Summer '08 release), is a gutsy folk pop collection that will easily stand alongside fellow up-and-comers Rachael Sage, Edie Carey, or Garrison Starr.

Tracy released her debut album in London, Ontario in 1996. Gaining a substantial regional following and press attention, she recorded this pop rock album 'Out of the Light' in 2001 with a competitive award from the Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Recording (FACTOR). She's played NXNE, opened for Carole Pope, and the singles 'Stay Away' and 'Won't Leave You Behind' from this album receive regular play on southwestern Ontario and CBC radio stations.

Tracy hit the international stage in 2002 when she opened for Terri Clark and won a 2003 Nashville Song Search songwriting category for her single, "Won't Leave You Behind." Two years later, she took the plunge and moved to Nashville to record her next album, 'Truth'.